Applications open now through April 20, 2026.
Denver, Colo. – Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, is accepting applications for enrollment and referral partners across the state—advancing its mission to provide customers with expert assistance to enroll in affordable health insurance.
“Our partners play an essential role in helping hundreds of thousands of Coloradans get and stay covered,” said Kevin Patterson, chief executive officer of Connect for Health Colorado. “They know their communities, and they care about their neighbors. They provide trusted, expert help, and make it easier for everyone to find affordable health insurance plans that meet their needs.”
Partnership Opportunities
- Enrollment Centers across the state offer health coverage education and enrollment assistance from a local storefront and can receive funds for marketing. These locations will also have the ability to help people on a walk-in basis.
- Assistance Sites and Certified Application Counselor locations provide staff to support their communities with education, health insurance literacy, and the enrollment process. They do not receive commission from insurance companies. They are certified to assist with enrollment on Connect for Health Colorado’s Marketplace and Colorado Connect, and help with Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program), and the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) program. Funding is available for some of these services.
- Referral Partners are organizations that can help educate their communities about available health coverage options, applicable financial help programs, and provide referrals for health coverage enrollment.
Who May Apply
Connect for Health Colorado welcomes applications from community-based organizations, medical facilities, associations, ranching and farming organizations, chambers of commerce, unions, state and local human service agencies, certified health insurance Brokers and Broker agencies, and other organizations that meet the criteria for selection. Priorities for funding include helping people understand the individual impacts of federal and state policy changes to health coverage, increasing enrollment through Connect for Health Colorado, and increasing the geographic coverage of assistance.
How to Apply
- Visit c4hco.smapply.io to read the application instructions; learn more about funded and non-funded opportunities; review criteria for partnership awards; and apply. The deadline to apply is April 20, 2026.
- Attend a live webinar on March 18, 2026, to learn about the application process.
- Connect for Health Colorado will determine the award depending on the organization type, staffing, goals, and customer service. Connect for Health Colorado welcomes applications from any potential partner but might not accept all proposals.
Timeline
- March 9, 2026: Applications open; webinars and question-and-answer sessions are available to interested parties throughout the six-week application period.
- April 20, 2026: Application deadline.
- April 21 through May 22, 2026: Connect for Health Colorado will review and reply to applicants.
- July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029: Contract period.
Contact
Email [email protected] if you have questions about the application or application process.
About Connect for Health Colorado
Connect for Health Colorado is the state’s official health insurance marketplace. Its mission is to increase access, affordability and choice for individuals, families and small employers purchasing health insurance in Colorado. It is the only place where residents can qualify for and receive financial help for their health insurance.
Media Contact:
Michelle Mendoza
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 303-210-1461
